IPS Employment Specialist: Career Guidance & Job Coaching

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to provide coaching and support to clients with mental health conditions aiming for paid employment, integrated within a multidisciplinary community team in Greater London.

You will deliver employment support following IPS principles, collaborate with mental health professionals, employers and agencies, and ensure accurate records to sustain high fidelity in the IPS service.

Qualifications

• Must have Enhanced Adult & Children DBS Certificate on update service or happy to apply for DBS
• Must have Individual Placement & Support (IPS) Employment Specialist experience
• Carrying out employment needs assessments with individuals
• Developing partnerships with other individuals or organisations

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team of employment specialists delivering employment support in accordance with the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) model
• Engage in supervision and ongoing support with other IPS specialists with a view to achieving high fidelity within the IPS service
• Develop and deliver a range of practical services to meet clients’ needs, including career guidance, CV preparation, benefits advice, individual coping techniques or work coaching, and practical assistance in seeking and securing work/learning
• As a member of the IPS team, provide advice to other staff in relation to employment needs of service users, considering options such as referral to the IPS service or signposting to other services
• Build relationships with local employers and maintain up to date information on employment and labour market issues and local services
• Work in partnership with external agencies such as Job Centre Plus, advice centres and training providers to meet client needs and promote the service
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of activity and outcomes in line with organisational and nationally agreed requirements
• Maintain service delivery in line with local and national quality assurance standards
• Effectively manage own caseload of clients; monitoring, reviewing and reporting activity and outcomes in line with organisational and national targets
• Contribute to the development of a service that is locally responsive and supports minority/disadvantaged communities
• Receive regular supervision and training to meet individual, team, organisation and national needs.

Skills

IPS Employment Specialist experience

Employer engagement

Care coordination

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Job description

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to provide coaching and support to clients with mental health conditions aiming for paid employment, integrated within a multidisciplinary community team in Greater London.

You will deliver employment support following IPS principles, collaborate with mental health professionals, employers and agencies, and ensure accurate records to sustain high fidelity in the IPS service.